Mexico falls to England at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

MIAMI – Mexico lost 4-2 against England in Group C at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup at CFC Stadium in Santiago De Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic.

A late rally from the Europeans decided an encounter that was tied at two goals apiece through 87 minutes. The result put an end to Mexico’s possibilities from advancing out of the group stage.

England took the lead in the 11’ from a corner kick as Zara Shaw opened the scoring.

A free kick gave Mexico the chance to even things in the 17’, as Ana Salas struck a header to connect on a service from Abril Fragoso.

Mexico took lead in the 50’ from a penalty kick opportunity with Alexa Soto converting the spot kick.

England were down to ten players in the 57’ after Omotara Junaid received a red card.

The Young Lionesses managed to tie the match in the 61’ as Nelly Las put the finishing touch to a service from Lauryn Thompson.

England re-took the lead in the 88’ with Rachel Maltby striking inside the box to connect with a pass from Las.

Olivia Johnson sealed the win and the comeback for England in the 90'+ 11, placing a heartbreaking end to Mexico’s quarterfinal hopes.

Mexico will seek to leave the tournament with a victory in its final group stage match against Kenya on Wednesday at Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.